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NED Eerste Divisie
04-12 22:45
2 - 1
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H2H
Lineups
Willem II
Almere City FC
Attacks
85
135
Dangerous Attacks
41
52
Ball Possession
44
56
On Target
3
3
Off Target
4025
7003
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End 2-1
85′
S.Baartmans
T. Verheijdt
85′
F.Stam
Per van Loon
85′
Uriël van Aalst
G.Besselink
76′
A.Culum
M. E. Allouchi
69′
2-1
F. Druijf
Assist: J. Jacobs
67′
N. Tjoe-A-On
63′
T. Bijleveld
N.Takahashi
60′
E. Cornelisse
M.de Haan
60′
J. Jacobs
Julian·Rijkhoff
60′
F. Druijf
Bas Huisman
53′
2-0
Per van Loon
Assist: D.Haen
45′
Immanuel Ghogli
O. de Nijs
Halftime 1-0
37′
J. Hoogma
16′
1-0
M. E. Allouchi
Assist: C.Twigt
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Match Info
Willem II edged past Almere City FC with a 2-1 victory in a tightly contested Netherlands Eerste Divisie match at the Koning Willem II Stadion on Sunday, April 12, 2026. This crucial result provides a major boost to Willem II's promotion hopes, keeping them firmly in the race for a top-flight return, while Almere City's playoff aspirations suffer a setback. The home side started brightly and were rewarded with an early goal, a powerful header from a corner in the 12th minute. Almere City responded well and found an equalizer against the run of play midway through the first half, finishing a neat passing sequence. The decisive moment came in the 70th minute when Willem II was awarded a penalty after a handball in the area, which was calmly converted to restore their lead. Almere City pushed for a second equalizer in the closing stages, but Willem II's defense held firm under pressure to secure all three points. The match was a physical affair with several bookings, reflecting the high stakes of the Eerste Divisie promotion battle. With this win, Willem II gains valuable points in the league table, moving them closer to the automatic promotion places, while Almere City remains in the chasing pack. The Willem II manager highlighted his team's resilience, and the Almere City coach pointed to the penalty decision as a pivotal turning point. Both teams fielded strong lineups, with Willem II's midfield trio particularly influential in controlling the tempo of the game.